University of Sussex

MComp Computer Science with an industrial placement year

University of Sussex

Course overview

The MComp Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) at the University of Sussex is a full-time degree programme that is offered for four years for the BSc version or five years for the MComp version. Students will study foundational topics such as software development, algorithms, data structures, and system engineering before moving on to advanced areas like artificial intelligence, mobile systems, IT management, and digital media.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and project-based tasks in the state-of-the-art Future Technologies Labs and are assessed through coursework, individual and group projects, exams, and the industrial placement year that gives real-world experience in industry. The course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), fulfilling the academic requirement for Chartered IT Professional status.

Entry requirements

Candidates for the MComp Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) from the University of Sussex are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information about their academic or professional background with an academic or employer. Applicants have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need to meet the A-level requirement of AAB.
  • Applicants need a GCSE or equivalent Mathematics at grade 6 or B or higher, or grade 5 if taking A-level Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths, or Physics.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MComp Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) at the University of Sussex might follow careers such as:

  • Software Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • IT Manager
  • Mobile Systems Engineer
  • Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the MComp Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) in the University of Sussex is £27,300.

Admission

University of Sussex MComp Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) applicants should visit the university's application portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.

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